Obituaries
- Dateline: December 6, 1944 - July 26, 2010
- Name: James Perry Parker, 65
- Died: July 26, 2010, in Houston, Texas
- James Perry Parker, 65, of Center passed away Monday, July 26, 2010, in Houston after a lengthy battle with Crohn's Disease. He was born December 6, 1944, in Center to Heber C. Parker and Sallie Y. Parker. He was a graduate of Center High School and Stephen F. Austin State University. He was a past member of the Center Lion's Club, JC's, American Heart Association and in 1980 was named Young Citizen of the Year by the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce. In 1986, he became the sole owner of Parker Brothers Motor Company.
Graveside services will be held at 10:00 am, Thursday, July 29, 2010, at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center with Bro. Carl Smith officiating.
Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Joe B. Hooker, Jay Watlington, Darrell Scruggs, Steve Scruggs, John R. Smith, David Scruggs, Reese Doggett, Justin Doggett, David Young and Jimmy Mobley.
He is survived by:
Wife of 28 years, Anne Parker of Center
Son, Brandt Parker and wife Lisa of Austin
Daughters:
Lisa Marie Parker of Center
Ashley Parker of Vancouver British Columbia, Canada
Grandsons, Hunter & Hudson Parker of Austin
Sister, Nancy Parker Pederson and husband Paul of Waco
Aunt, Ellen Love Burrows of Austin
Uncle, Heartsill Young of Fredericksburg
Sister in law, Pat Scruggs and husband David of Deer Park
Brother in law, Reese Doggett and wife Tracy of Houston
Also numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives.
One special friend, Renee Hubbard of Center
One special niece, Tracy Scruggs of Deer Park
He will be missed by all but will live forever in our hearts.
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